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SFA social work students study abroad in Panama
Eleven students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Social Work participated in an immersive faculty-led study abroad trip to Panama May 16-23. Led by Drs. Jose Carbajal, associate professor of social work and Master of Social Work program … Continue reading
SFA’s Dr. Lauren Burrow awarded Montgomery Professorship for Humane Education
Dr. Lauren Burrow, professor of education studies at Stephen F. Austin State University, was awarded the 2026-28 Montgomery Professorship for Humane Education in the James I. Perkins College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences. “This professorship exists to ensure humane … Continue reading
SFA employees, students and retired faculty create 3D replica of moon rock
Stephen F. Austin State University faculty, staff and student assistants, along with Peter Andrew, retired professor of art, recently visited the Naranjo Museum of Natural History in Lufkin to begin the process of creating a 3D replica of a moon … Continue reading
SFA announces 2026-27 University Series lineup
Stephen F. Austin State University’s 2026-27 University Series returns with a lineup of nationally acclaimed artists. All performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Turner Auditorium, Griffith Fine Arts Building. This season, themed “A Season in Harmony,” brings a … Continue reading
SFA animation students earn nine awards in international competition
Nine students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s animation program earned awards in the 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH SpaceTime International Student Competition, including first place, a second-place tie and seven honorable mentions. The students were mentored by Benjamin Anderson, assistant professor … Continue reading
SFA president to address graduates at university’s summer commencement ceremony
Dr. Neal Weaver, president of Stephen F. Austin State University, will deliver the commencement address to all bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates during SFA’s summer commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Johnson Coliseum. “We are looking forward … Continue reading
SFA continues dolphin health research through leadership role in PHASM drone development project
Stephen F. Austin State University continues its leadership role in drone-based dolphin health research using the Passive Health Assessment in Sea Mammals, or PHASM, platform in Galveston. PHASM is a one-of-a-kind airplane-style drone that can stealthily approach dolphins in the … Continue reading
SFA College of Sciences and Mathematics makerspace named for Gandy family
Stephen F. Austin State University faculty, staff and students along with members of the Gandy family and the Nacogdoches community celebrated the unveiling of the Dr. Bill and Barbara Gandy Makerspace in SFA’s College of Sciences and Mathematics at the … Continue reading
Asteroid discovered at SFA Observatory named in honor of late astronomer Don Carona
An asteroid discovered at the Stephen F. Austin State University Observatory in Nacogdoches in 1999 has been officially named Carona in honor of late Texas A&M University astronomer Don Carona. The minor planet, now designated (102216) Carona, was discovered Oct. … Continue reading
SFA appoints new principal, superintendent for SFA Charter School
Stephen F. Austin State University has appointed Dr. Dana Solomon as principal and superintendent of SFA Charter School. Solomon will begin her tenure during the summer. “It is an honor to be named principal of SFA Charter School,” Solomon said. … Continue reading


